The document provides a step-by-step guide on managing one's online presence and engaging effectively in the digital world. It emphasizes the importance of exploring various online platforms, experimenting with content creation, building networks, participating in discussions, and personalizing one's online experience. The author, Derek Wenmoth, shares resources and tools to enhance connectivity and productivity in an increasingly digital landscape.

1. Managing my online life or "how to win friends and influence people online - and remain sane!"

2. What do kids do online? Once they were… Consumers Now they are… Creators Contributors Communicators Collaborators Coordinators In an “architecture of participation”

3. My online identity Blogger Educator Communicator Newsreader Photographer Committee member Video, slideshow creator Community member Friend Colleague Family member

4. Where to start?

5. Step 1 - Immerse yourself Go exploring: Slideshare Teacher Tube Blogs Wikis Social networks Online communities Take note of what you find helpful and why Bookmark those you’d like to visit again Talk to others about what you’re finding

6. Edublogger World http://edubloggerworld.ning.com

7. NZ Edublogs http://nzedublogs.wikispaces.com/

8. Step 2 - Experiment Create an account and start your own.. Wiki Blog Photo collection Bookmarking list Reading list etc Hint : create a separate email account ( eg gmail, hotmail etc ) to use for subscribing. Seems risky?

9. Derek’s blog

10. My del.icio.us http://delicious.com/dwenmoth

11. My Reading List http://www.shelfari.com/dwenmoth/shelf

12. My Photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/derekw/

13. My Slideshows http://www.slideshare.com

14. Step 3 - Build your network Subscribe to lists Begin an RSS aggregator ‘ Follow’ others Follow del.icio.us links Take note of who’s watching you Respond to those who comment on your blog

15. RSS Really Simple Syndication Brings your news and updates to you The key to connectivity in the digital world Set up an aggregator now ( bloglines, netnewswire ), or include feeds into your personal space ( iGoogle, NetVibes, Flock )

16. RSS Aggregator - NetNewsWire

17. RSS Aggregator - Bloglines

18. RSS Aggregator - Flock Browser

19. Who’s watching?

20. Step 4 - Start Participating Leave comments on other people’s blogs Start micro blogging Join a discussion forum Establish an IM network Participate in an online conference Create a social network account ( Facebook, LinkedIn, Plaxo etc ) & join communities within it

21. It doesn’t happen all at once http://blog.core-ed.net/derek/4Cs_large.jpg

22. Instant Messaging

23. Microblogging http://twitter.com

24. My TweetDeck

25. Facebook

26. Linked In http://www.linkedin.com

27. My Ning Community http://virtualschooling.ning.com/

28. Step 5 - Make it work for you Create your own personalised site ( iGoogle, NetVibes, PageFlakes etc ) Make your personal page your home page Customise your browser Establish routines for use Regularly cull your RSS feeds Integrate your calendar Link to your PDA

29. NetVibes http://www.netvibes.com

30. My Browser Instant tagging for del.icio.us Google download helper LinkedIn Quick link Quick RSS recorder Quick bookmark recorder Choice of search engines Frequently visited links Teacher tube toolbar Simplybox toolbar Scribefire toolbar - quick blog post

31. My Protopage http://www.protopage.com/dereksblogshop#

32. iGoogle http://www. google . com/ig

33. Thank you Derek Wenmoth Director, eLearning CORE Education Ltd http://blog.core-ed.net/derek